1 lb. ground beef
3/4 c. chopped onions
1/3 c. chopped green pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp. shortening
2 tsp. salt
4 c. water
1/2 lb. spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, cut into bite size pieces
3/4 c. tomato ketchup

In large deep skillet, brown first 4 ingredients in shortening. Sprinkle with salt. Stir in water. Bring mixture to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook uncovered 12 to 15 minutes or until noodles are tender. Stir in tomatoes and ketchup. Simmer about 10 minutes to blend flavor. Serve with Parmesan cheese, if desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings (about 8 cups.

NOTE: 1/2 pound (2 inch pieces) spaghetti is about 2 1/2 cups.